IE dialects vs. languages - A Survey? (was : My version)

From: Petr Hrubis
Message: 63295
Date: 2009-02-20

2009/2/20 Brian M. Scott <BMScott@...>:
> That depends entirely on how one chooses to define
> 'language', and I doubt whether a useful, purely linguistic
> definition is possible.
>
> Brian

That's precisely my point.

I suggest that we carry out a survey.

Since phonological, morphological, syntactical and other features are
too language-specific, I think we could start with Swadesh list,
leaving aside the controversial status of lexicostatistical methods
for a while at the same time.

Any suggestions, opinions, comments as to the format, purpose and
usefulness of the survey? ;-)

Best wishes,

Petr